Essential Economic Development
A Foundation Course for Local and Regional Economic Development
17 lessons, 2.5 hours. Learn the fundamentals of local and regional economic development for free.
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Access the course via our community learning site here. The 17 lessons are structured as follows:
1. Rationale for Local and Regional Economic Development
2. Overview of themes and functions
3. Understanding economics and economic trends
4. Megatrends
5. Theory of Economic Development
6. Policy
7. Strategy
8. Intelligence & insight
9. Industrial development & clusters
10. Enterprise & entrepreneurship
11. Inward investment / FDI
12. Labour markets
13. Education & skills
14. Economic Participation, Employability and Unemployment
15. Poverty & inequality
16. Place & infrastructure
17. Low carbon, climate change & sustainability
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News & Events | EUI: From walking to cycling, cities across Europe are experimenting with active mobility to make urban spaces healthier, greener, and more welcoming.
Source: News & Events | EUI Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The European Urban Initiative (EUI) Policy Lab on active mobility is supporting this effort by capitalising on existing experience,...
Local Economies (UK): BT promises 5G Standalone for 99% of the UK by 2030
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] BT wants to have 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile service available to 99 percent of the local population by the end of the decade, but it...
Combined Authorities (England): New towns in England: what next for the winners and runners up?
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Which schemes will receive support as new towns? As trailed, the government has plumped for a mixed bag of 12 schemes...
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The transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy isn't just a necessityโit's the biggest growth opportunity of the 21st century! Across local and regional economic development, we're seeing "the art of the possible" come to life as communities embrace innovative...
International Economic Development Council: Competing Through Creativity & Resilience: How Regions Can Lead on Advanced Energy
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: RMI Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Reflections from the International Economic Development Council Conference Byย Whitney Mann Creativity and efficiency...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: UKโs entrepreneurial spirit โat an all-time highโ
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Dan Martin Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A major annual study of entrepreneurship has found that the percentage of working-age adults either running a new...
Combined Authorities (England): IfG DevoLab #2: How can mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies?
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: zuzanna.juszkiewicz Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] IfG DevoLab #2: How can mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies?...
Combined Authorities (England): West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin announces intention to run for third term
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Mayor Brabin made the announcement during a speech to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. She told delegates: "I...
Bloomberg CityLab: California-to-Vegas High-Speed Rail Costs Jump $5.5 Billion
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Martin Z Braun Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The price tag for building a private high-speed passenger railroad from Southern California to Las Vegas has swelled by nearly...